Info-communications Media Development Authority

Digital Industry SG Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]

Traineeship

Closing on 29 Dec 2025

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What the role is

This traineeship is with the Digital Industry SG team in IMDA. DISG is a joint office between IMDA, EDB, and Enterprise Singapore, and is set up as the single interface of the Singapore government for the digital industry. We strive to build and develop a vibrant tech ecosystem through partnering with high potential global and local tech companies. Our aim is to make it easy for tech companies and talent to thrive and grow.

This traineeship role focusses on tech landscape analysis and account management to inform the development of strategies and value propositions for Singapore’s digital economy. The trainee will develop competencies in assessing the emerging tech landscape, shaping potential ecosystem-supporting plays, managing stakeholders, and identifying relevant interventions to support the growth of tech companies.

What you will be working on

1. Tech and business analysis

Conduct open-source research into emerging tech (e.g. AI models, agentic/embodied AI, trust technologies)

Assess implications and opportunities for Singapore

2. Eco-system plays

Support the operationalisation of projects/initiatives to accelerate capabilities and adoption of emerging tech

3. Account management

Understand companies’ growth or transformation plans to jointly identify areas of collaboration or intervention with DISG

Help scope and manage the administration of key projects with companies

Recommend relevant interventions for companies and provide grant management support

What we are looking for

Strong critical and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage stakeholders

Able to work independently and multi-task, and work in a dynamic environment

Passionate and curious about emerging tech

About your application process

This job is closing on 29 Dec 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Info-communications Media Development Authority or the wider Public Service.

Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship

The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.

All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:

Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.

Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.

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About Info-communications Media Development Authority

Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever. We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.

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